Extract from second reading (Lords) of the Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill (private bill) - April 6
Lord Lester of Herne Hill (LD):...Tony Blair’s Labour Government tried to repeal it, with strong Liberal Democrat support...
Friday, 7 April 2017 08:18
Prison governor empowerment: greater clarity needed, says Justice Committee
The Government’s reforms relating to prison performance and empowerment of prison governors, many of which are due to come into effect in April, are to be welcomed in principle...
Friday, 7 April 2017 00:01
BCC: Shortage of digital skills hampering business productivity and growth
Digital skills are increasingly important to the operation of businesses in the UK but companies are facing a shortage of skills in their workforce which is hampering productivity...
Friday, 7 April 2017 00:01
Clean energy projects receive £24 million to keep towns warm
New Government funding to help develop clean and efficient heating systems has been awarded to 13 local authorities across England, Climate Change and Industry Minister Nick Hurd announced today...
Friday, 7 April 2017 00:01
Government helps dementia sufferers as part of next step in fight against nuisance calls
Elderly and vulnerable – including dementia sufferers - to be given hi-tech devices which block all nuisance calls...
Thursday, 6 April 2017 15:35
Bidding opens for £490 million road funding
Councils asked to bid for funding to target congested local roads...
Thursday, 6 April 2017 15:34
Control systems for wave energy generation: apply for funding
Organisations can apply for up to £47,000 to develop advanced control systems for cost-effective wave energy generation technology...
Thursday, 6 April 2017 14:25
Multi-million pound boost for community-led services
Communities Minister announces multi-million pound cash boost to community-led efforts giving local people greater control over local services...
Thursday, 6 April 2017 14:24
Ofsted launches new good and outstanding logos
Early years, education and children's care providers can now download and use a 'Good provider' or 'Outstanding provider' logo...
Thursday, 6 April 2017 14:23
European Parliament: End of roaming: final hurdle cleared
MEPs removed the last hurdle on the way to full abolition of retail “roaming” surcharges in a vote on Thursday...
Thursday, 6 April 2017 12:29